A managed photo app must be used to take and store work-related photos.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-268042 | AIOS-18-012000 | SV-268042r1031222_rule | CCI-000366 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| The iOS Photos app is unmanaged and may sync photos with a device or user's personal iCloud account. Therefore, work-related photos must not be taken via the iOS camera app or stored in the Photos app. A managed photo app must be used to take and manage work-related photos. SFRID: NA | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-06-30 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-268042r1031222_chk)
Review configuration settings to confirm a managed photos app is installed on the iOS device.
This check procedure is performed on the iPhone and iPad.
On the iPhone and iPad:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "VPN & Device Management".
4. Tap the DOD Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool.
5. Tap "Apps".
6. Verify a photo capture and management app is listed.
If a managed photo capture and management app is not installed on the iPhone and iPad, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-71869r1030878_fix)
Install a managed photos app to take and manage work-related photos.